Melissa Mangini

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Melissa Mangini

The Business Review has been honoring young professionals in the region for over two decades. This year's honorees were selected by a committee from over 200 nominations. Bashir Chedrawee withdrew his med school application to pursue Simone’s Kitchen. What began as a small, Mediterranean restaurant in Coxsackie is now three busy locations with a goal of eight restaurants around the region. Christopher Laviano had a vision for a section of Western Avenue when bought his first building in 2017.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Melissa Mangini

The 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame honors those professionals who've made the biggest impact since earning the award. This year’s honorees will be celebrated on May 16 at the Albany Capital Center. Recruiter Patty Fusco, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and longtime area banker Anders Tomson will be inducted this year into the Albany Business Review’s 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame. The Business Review has been honoring up-and-coming young professionals for more than two decades.

Oct 24, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Todd Kehoe |Melissa Mangini

Private schools in the Albany area have been forced to evolve in order to grow enrollment and have ongoing financial stability, all while continuing to stay true to their missionPanelists at a recent roundtable discussion — Chris Lauricella from Albany Academies, Michelle Edwards from Woodland Hill, James Schlegel from Christian Brothers Academy and Kevin Calacone from La Salle Institute — discussed enrollment, affordability and what changing demographics could mean for their institution.

Aug 7, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Melissa Mangini

The award recognizes the influence and impact of the honorees' contributions to their companies, industries and community. The 2024 Women Who Mean Business are another remarkable group of leaders. One turned around an organization that was facing closure. Another tripled the revenue at her company, while simultaneously buying, renovating, running and later selling two successful restaurants. Another is the head of surgery at the region's largest health system and the state's busiest trauma center.

Jun 25, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Melissa Mangini

Roger Ramsammy, president of Hudson Valley Community College, has been on administrative leave since May 15, following a human resources complaint filed against him. Hudson Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to end its contract with Roger Ramsammy. Ramsammy has been on administrative leave since May 15, following a human resources complaint filed against him. The college would not share specific details around the complaint because of the ongoing personnel and legal matters.